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Job Openings Continue to Slide
Job openings fell by 384,000 in March to million, but still outnumber available workers as the labor market remains tight, according to the monthly JOLTS report
NLRB Changes Standard for Employers Disciplining Misconduct
It will be harder for employers to discipline or fire workers who display offensive conduct while engaged in activity protected under the National Labor Relations Act
Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claim Fails
An employee who alleged that he was terminated because he came out as gay and that he experienced harassment based on his sexual orientation could not proceed to trial
IBM to Stop Hiring for Jobs Replaceable by AI
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said the company expects to pause hiring for roles that could be replaced by AI in the coming years, marking one of the most disruptive workplace
Outbursts Did Not Establish Sexual Harassment
A hospital technologist did not establish sexual harassment based on angry outbursts against her by a male doctor, the 8th
SHRM Research: Work Is Negatively Impacting Employees’ Mental Health
“There are significant risks for employers if they do not do more to support their employees’ mental health,” said SHRM lead researcher Ragan Decker
Make Sure Generative AI Policies Cover Intellectual Property
Generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, should be used only when policies are in place to ensure a company’s intellectual property isn’t lost and that trade
California Court Confirms Wages Due on Weekends May Be Paid Next Day
The California Supreme Court recently put the final nail in the coffin of an employee’s claim that California Labor Code Section 204 requires employees to be paid on
New York State Revises Sexual Harassment Prevention Guidance
New York state recently updated its sexual harassment prevention model policy and training requirements, which employers will need to incorporate into their handbooks